Closer Monkey | 2026
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Two relievers earn their first career saves Sunday
June 10, 2019 Atlanta Braves – After Luke Jackson blew a save chance in the 10th inning, Josh Tomlin recorded his first career save in the 12th inning. Sean Newcomb was the only hierarchy member to not see work on Sunday. Perhaps it’s because the Braves may need him to eat some innings in case…
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Miguel Castro records save
June 9, 2019 Baltimore Orioles — With Mychal Givens unavailable and Shawn Armstrong pitching in three of the previous four games, the Orioles went with Miguel Castro to close out a 4-1 victory. He retired all four batters that he faced for his second save of the season. Castro has not allowed a run in…
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Wade Davis returns from the IL
June 8, 2019 Colorado Rockies — Wade Davis returned from the IL to pitch the ninth inning in a four-run game. He gave up a pair of hits, but no runs. Davis returns right back to the top of this hierarchy, while Scott Oberg and Bryan Shaw will slide back to their earlier spots. Updated…
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Wade Davis and Hunter Strickland are almost ready to return
June 7, 2019 Philadelphia Phillies — The MRI results on Seranthony Dominguez’s elbow have not been released but, assuming he is placed on the IL, Vince Velasquez is expected to step into a setup role, with JD Hammer behind him. We’ll have more information as soon as it’s available. Updated hierarchy: Neris | Velasquez |…
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